In Shenzhen, you can spend a weekend to check in the domestic version of " Aegean Sea "It has even been The world's top luxury resort brand Casa Cook has taken a fancy to it.
Not only that, even the world-renowned " Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao University bridge "——This is the pinnacle of our motherland. All important craftsmanship is completed here. here There are suitable locations for sea fishing, including rock fishing, raft fishing and beach fishing, and it is famous throughout the country.
This is a small island that many Guangdong friends have never heard of Guishan Island. It is located on the shores of Lingding Ocean, only 15 nautical miles away from Macau, and you can even directly overlook Lantau Island in Hong Kong. An absolute treasure island!
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Let’s talk about the beautiful scenery first: lighthouses, fishing boats, beaches, windmills... constitute the most unique scenery on the island. As long as it is sunny, you can see the blue and pure sea everywhere.
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The folk customs here are simple and simple, which is very suitable for friends who live in the fast pace of first-tier cities to relax.
The motorcycles on the hillside of the island, the streets with their own old-time filter, the warm and friendly islanders...For a moment, you may even think of Taiwan - motorcycle culture.
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This is the maritime transportation gateway of the Pearl River Estuary.
The sight of hundreds of boats passing by in the morning is spectacular. At dusk, the small fishing boats feel as lonely as " a lonely boat dropped on the beach, whether there is high water or difficulty ".
It is suitable for a short day trip or a stay of two or three days.Departing from Shenzhen or Zhuhai, the boat trip only takes 50 minutes. Feel the sea breeze on your face and wait for a beautiful sunset...
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Lighthouse, windmill, Côte d'Azur
There are comic-like dream scenes everywhere
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A day on Guishan Island starts with the early morning sunshine in the South China Sea. You can ride a bicycle around the island, or stroll along the seaside plank road. You can spend some leisure time in a relaxed and comfortable way between the mountains and the sea.
/Lighthouse Park/
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The lighthouse is the landmark building of Guishan Island, and it can be seen almost anywhere on the island. How many Xiaohongshu experts are taking photos and checking in here! Too many to count.
On the stone walls of the park, information about "lighthouses" around the world is recorded. It is understood that the lighthouse's light range is as far as 18 nautical miles.
You can climb to the top of the tower and look far away, and enjoy the 360° view of Guishan Island from a new perspective.
Not only is it beautiful, it is also one of the representatives of China’s modern lighthouses and has been honored as a “national business card”.
In 2006, it appeared in the "Modern Lighthouse" special stamps issued by the State Post Bureau. There were only four stamps in a set, and the second one was "Guishan Island Lighthouse".
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In the other direction of the lighthouse, there is a tree-lined trail that can be climbed. On the top of the mountain is another symbol of the island - the windmill.
The beautiful scenery worth cherishing
01. #Looking for white dolphins in Dolphin Bay#
It is said that the TV series "Love at Dolphin Bay" was filmed here.Dolphin Bay is the commanding point to watch the sea. Here you can watch the sea quietly. If you are lucky, you can also see the rare white dolphins jumping out of the water.The most beautiful beach on the island is Dolphin Bay Beach, where all the marine sports on the island can be played, including motor boats, kayaks, snorkeling, sea golf...It was named because is close to the protected area of the Chinese white dolphin. If you are lucky, you can encounter white dolphins here~02. #Walking around Beishan Reservoir and shooting some Japanese movies#
Standing on the trail of the dam, you can overlook Hong Kong's Lantau Island. The "Internet celebrity staircase" that is very popular on Xiaohongshu is also here, but be careful that you cannot go down.
There are very few people here, but it is a perfect place to take fresh Japanese photos! Leaning on the railing, blowing the sea breeze, slouching, shooting a few Japanese blockbusters~
PS, if the weather is very good, it’s a good time to come here to watch the sunrise!
03. #Bicycle riding on the seaside is as refreshing as Kamakura#
Be sure to go for a beach ride, rent a bicycle, and wander around the 4.5-kilometer Ring Island Road.
The sea breeze caresses your cheeks with the smell of sea salt, and you can appreciate the Japanese freshness on Guishan Island that is not inferior to Kamakura. This comfortable feeling cannot be experienced in the city.
04. #FEEL THE HEALING Scattered in the Streets#
The island atmosphere and simple life of Guishan Island are scattered on both sides of the road and in the streets. Simple fishermen, paths around the sea, residents’ alleys, and unique B&Bs.
No need to do anything deliberately, just walking in the streets can heal people.05. #Enjoy an island sunset with a long aftertaste#
The sunset on Guishan Island is even better than Lingding and Dongao! In the evening, when night falls, the distant fishing boats, fish rafts, and nearby lighthouses instantly turn into a dreamy purple under the rays of the sun.
The best places to watch the sunset are at the Guishan Lighthouse or the top of the Guishan Ship Memorial Park or Wen Tianxiang Square. If you can see a sunset when you come to Guishan, it is definitely worth it!The history of Guishan Island is worth rememberingGuishan Ship Memorial Park and Martyrs Monument
Guishan Warship Memorial Park and Guishan Warship Martyrs Monument. All of this is to commemorate the memory of the revolutionary predecessors and enable the younger generations to remember their original aspirations and forge ahead with their spirit.
In order to commemorate the glorious achievements of the heroes of the "Guishan" in the Wanshan Naval Battle, in 1986, the landing site, the Guishan Heroes Landing Site, was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Zhuhai City.
The inscription records the history of the Wanshan naval battle. You might as well stop here for a few minutes. In fact, the content is really rich, and it feels like watching "Wolf Warrior" again.
Walking on the most beautiful plank road in Diao Teng Bay, admiring the cliff carvings of famous artists, watching the surging sea water, blowing the refreshing sea breeze, and enjoying a pleasant leisure time.
Feel Wen Tianxiang’s iron-blooded loyalty and feelings of family and country
Wen Tianxiang Square is one of the important patriotic education bases in Guishan Town. A 5.5-meter-high statue stands by the sea, overlooking the entire Guishan Island, majestic and spectacular.
Wen Tianxiang inherited loyalty with national justice. The contemporary people should be proud of the motherland. Many people told me how beautiful the overseas islands are. Indeed, the scenery is pleasant. However, domestic islands have feelings that are higher than pure beauty, and they have a sense of history.
In the Celebrity Cliff Stele Cultural Square, there is also the Stele Cultural Corridor with the theme of Wen Tianxiang's poems. Standing here and looking out, you will be reminded of Wen Tianxiang's heroic sacrifice and feel admiration in your heart.
Life of fishermen on the island, experience fish steak, cage farming
Guishan Island is located right at the junction of the Pearl River and the South China Sea, where salt and fresh water meet, and there are abundant fish species.Guishan Island is surrounded by rocks and has a large number of artificial or natural embankments. It is rich in fishery resources. The local area is rich in grouper, snakehead, guncao, Zhanghong and other fish species. There are 21 fishing areas in the entire Guishan Island, and there are hundreds of fishing spots to choose from.
When arriving at Guishan Island, the most important thing is sea fishing. There are suitable places for rock fishing, raft fishing and beach fishing.Here are a few fishing spots for you: No. 1 and 2 breakwaters, near Zhongzhongzhou Power Plant, and the bays of Wuwan and Qiwan are very suitable for sea fishing. Moreover, Guishan Island’s cage farming is famous throughout the country. When fish are scarce, you can go fishing in the farmers’ paradise.
Walking along the coastline, the sea breeze blows gently on your face, taking away the irritability in your heart, looking for a quiet place, quietly enjoying the sunset, and feeling the sunset gradually approaching the sea level until it finally disappears.
There are traditional Chinese villages on Guishan Island, which are rich in fishermen's regional characteristics and have natural and simple architectural styles. They are well-proportioned and surrounded by mountains and rivers.
In fact, is very suitable for movie shooting. Friends who are interested can use it as a film and television base to shoot an island story .
Come here for a walk in the morning, feel the leisure and tranquility of the fishing village, chat with the fishermen, and look for the warm leisure time of the island.
You can also observe on the fishing raft, learn how fishermen feed fish, set up cages, wash cages, etc., and experience the life and fun of fishing at sea as a "one-day fisherman". Compared with foreign islands, at least one advantage is that we all speak Chinese.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Project Exhibition Hall
For a long time, Niutou Island only existed as a residence for the 75 martyrs. There is no water, electricity, communication, no roads, and it is isolated from the world.
Later, due to the demand for stone in Hong Kong, a quarry was built here, but it was soon abandoned and became even more desolate. It is occasionally mentioned because of the tragic Battle of Niutou Island in 1950.
Time is the driving force that changes everything.
In 2010, because of the excellent location. Niutou Island was selected as the site for the construction of the immersed tube precast plant for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. In just 14 months, the world's largest immersed tube prefabrication factory with a total investment of 1 billion yuan was built on Niutou Island. It then took 2,203 days to complete the prefabrication of 33 sections of immersed tubes, and created a miracle of crack-free concrete with millions of concretes, and independently innovated settlement control technology for safe production and many other high-tech patented technologies.Niutou Island is adjacent to Guishan Island and close to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Reservation is required to go there. It is understood that only the Blue Coast Hotel on the island can provide visit services!It is highly recommended to visit the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor Immersed Tube Precast Smart Factory, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Project Exhibition Hall. Every time I drive by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the sense of pride as a Chinese arises spontaneously, How was this century project built? It’s impossible not to want to know!
The seafood in Guishan is so "fresh" that it will drop your jawGuishan Island's clean seawater and active ocean currents create countless high-quality fresh seafood. The biggest feature is the word "fresh"! When experienced foodies come to Guishan Island, they must not miss these seafood items, the three treasures of Guishan: dog claw snail, general's hat, and Guishan clam.
Sarits that can be eaten four at a time, medicated fish head soup with a strong medicinal flavor, crispy and salt-and-pepper fish tails that go well with rice, tender garlic caps... Each dish is a specialty of the island, and the per capita consumption is less than 100. You eat until you support the wall and walk out.Eat as much raw seafood as you want
There are also Hong Kong-style nostalgic restaurants
The island's restaurants are also very concentrated. Just on Guishan Avenue near the port, there are seafood restaurants, sugar shops, and Hong Kong-style tea restaurants, all with high quality and low prices.
/Guishan Clam/
Guishan clam is a specialty of Guishan Island. It is particularly popular in urban Zhuhai. It is the most plump season from April to May every year when spring and summer alternate.Although it is not the best period to enjoy it recently, it is still juicy, tender and tender, and leaves a fragrant aroma on your lips and teeth!
/Steamed fish with peel and mud/
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This steamed fish with peel and mud is indispensable in seafood restaurants.Typical Cantonese cuisine, the appetizing peel is fragrant, the fish meat is delicious, and is very sweet.The special features of Guishan Island include spiny snails and red fish. Don’t miss it if you love seafood.
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Jiangxing Seafood Restaurant
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There are many seafood restaurants on the island. Although this time-honored food stall is hidden behind a small alley, it is still the most popular.Their Guishan clams are stir-fried with soy sauce. The meat is fresh and tender, and the taste is very suitable for rice.The milky white mustard greens, tofu and fish head soup is fresh but not fishy.The price of seafood is also relatively reasonable, the environment is like that of a food stall, and the overall price/performance ratio is quite high!Address: No. 37, Guihai 1st Road
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Hong Kong Style Wonton Noodles
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This store looks very nostalgic and full of 1990s atmosphere. If you don’t like seafood, you can come here to eat Hong Kong snacks.
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Even though we are on an island, there are still plenty of choices, including frozen milk tea, wontons, beef brisket noodles, Gillette pork chop...each one is satisfying.Address: No. 45, Guihai Avenue"Garden style " B&B, you can see the sea when you look up
In addition to the scenic spots, don’t forget to take a stroll in Guishan Village halfway up the mountain.You can climb high and look far, and you can also feel the local customs. There are also many B&Bs and the only academy on the island...When you arrive at the door of the B&B, you can see two large kapok trees at first sight, hence the name Kapok Yaju. A courtyard is infinitely beautiful, a poetic residence with sky, sea and yard. Kapok Yaju is such a perfect existence.The first floor of the B&B also houses the first 24-hour academy cafe in the South China Sea. The academy is stocked with literary and historical classics, children's picture books, magazines and other reading materials. You can smell the aroma of coffee all the time while reading here, which gives the academy a strong literary and artistic atmosphere.
⏰ Practical Information
◆Transportation:
# Guishan Island flight schedule #
Departing from Shenzhen: Flight 50 minutes
Departure from Shekou, Shenzhen: 9:40, 13:40
Departure from Guishan Island: 10:50, 15:50The one-way general class adult fare is 120 yuan ( The details are subject to official real-time data ) , Online ticket purchase channels are recommended Article @ Pengxing Will;Note: Be sure to remember to pick up the round-trip ferry ticket .Departing from Zhuhai: voyage 50min
Departure from Xiangzhou Port: 8:40, 9:00, 9:20, 13:00, 14:20, 18:30
Departure from Guishan Island: 10:00, 11:10, 14:00, 17:00, 17:30, 21:00One-way adult fare: 100 yuan (specifically subject to official real-time data) Online ticket purchase channels are recommended Article @ Xiangzhou Port ;Transportation within the island: The island provides many services such as sightseeing car transfers and bicycle rentals;
Sightseeing cars are charged according to the route and frequency, and are slightly expensive, ranging from 3-20 yuan/time; bicycle rentals range from 15-60 yuan/hour depending on the size of the car.
The sightseeing bus line 8 goes to Niutou Island. Currently, it does not accept individual passengers. You can go to the island for direct consultation! But it’s not limited to sightseeing cars, there are also Double Eleven roads and bicycles!
◆Accommodation:
Currently, Guishan Island is mostly home to B&Bs, and you can basically see the sea. The price is around 200-400.
Recommended B&Bs: Blue Coast (can visit the exhibition hall, 15 people in a group, 80 yuan/person) , Starfish Hotel, Kapok Yaju
◆Recommended routes:
The island is not big, and most of the attractions are concentrated.
D1: Binhai Avenue-Lighthouse Park-Guishan Ship Memorial Park-Mazu Temple-No. 1 Fangboti Lighthouse-Seafood Street for dinner
D2: Watch the sunrise at Beishan Reservoir-Dolphin Bay Beach-Guishan Fishing Village Stone House Group
